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In the left foreground are four operators at telephones, one connected with the first aid center, one with the decontamination squads, one with the disaster units and the fourth with the emergency service division. There is a twenty-six watt transmitter and receiver to maintain communcations with units in the field. Two of the operators to the right receive calls and note information for the general public, while one operator handles both incoming and outgoing business calls. This demonstration board was set up at the huge October civilian defense show in Madison Square Garden, New York

In the left foreground are four operators at telephones, one connected...

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Civilian defense. Prompt medical attention is essential in civilian defense work. Here a disaster victim is receiving immediate emergency medical attention from a "castrophe team," which includes a doctor and a nurse

Civilian defense. Prompt medical attention is essential in civilian de...

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Civilian protection. Armed with carrier tanks and pressure sprays, these auxiliary firemen are disposing of an incendiary bomb by applying a fine spray of water. This accelerates the burning of the bomb and prevents the fire from spreading

Civilian protection. Armed with carrier tanks and pressure sprays, the...

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Civilian protection. This is one type of air raid alarm siren which cries out in warning tones that can be heard for distances of several miles. In most cases sirens such as this one are being placed on roofs of firehouses

Civilian protection. This is one type of air raid alarm siren which cr...

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Civilian protection. Every square inch of the body must be well protected by impermeable or impregnated clothing to enable the decontamination worker to closely approach liquid vesicant gas. Later, the clothing must be carefully removed by a helper himself dressed in gas-proof clothing and decontaminated

Civilian protection. Every square inch of the body must be well protec...

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The air raid protective services. Civilian protection workers go after damaged lines to restore service immediately. Insignia is that of road repair squads, but rescue squad and utility repair squad members may do similar work

The air raid protective services. Civilian protection workers go after...

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Civilian protection. A member of the rescue squad prepared to breach a concrete wall and take out victims of a bomb

Civilian protection. A member of the rescue squad prepared to breach a...

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Civilian protection. Modern ambulances save precious seconds in getting to the scene of a disaster

Civilian protection. Modern ambulances save precious seconds in gettin...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they may encounter these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen put on a demonstration of the matter in which they would handle the damage caused by an incendiary bombing attack. An incendiary bomb has fallen through the roof of this building and is blazing in the second story. One worker has already entered through the window and is using an "Indian" fire pump on the small blaze which has started. His fellow workers are following up the ladder equipped (from top to bottom) with the following items: top man carries a portable acetylene torch used to cut through metal to effect entrance or to extricate occupants caught under fallen beams or pipes; the next man carries a roof rope, while the man at the bottom bears a two-way portable radio. All workers are supplied with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they ma...

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Civilian protection. This is another of the tasks for which civilian volunteer workers are trained. Their is the task of saving human life and they are equipped with the latest in equipment to make this vital task more efficient. Municipal fire and police departments will play a leading role in this training

Civilian protection. This is another of the tasks for which civilian v...

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Civilian protection. Fire watchers from points of vantage on roof tops and streets maintain unceasing vigilance for fallen incendiary bombs. They immediately seek to control them with equipment stored nearby

Civilian protection. Fire watchers from points of vantage on roof tops...

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Civilian protection. The liaison officer maintains constant touch with forces of defense in a large city

Civilian protection. The liaison officer maintains constant touch with...

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The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of firehose is often a difficult task, but it is essential if the auxiliary firemen are to function to the best advantage. They must learn to clamber like monkeys over debris, and must learn to estimate the strength of standing sections of bombed buildings

The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of fi...

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Civilian defense. This overhead switch controls the output of a 110-volt direct current generator, operating at 10 kilowatts to supply power to provide power for the two searchlights on the roof of the huge Emergency Service truck. There are also several auxilliary lights runs out from the truck and powered by this generator. This truck in New York City is the only one of its kind, so far

Civilian defense. This overhead switch controls the output of a 110-vo...

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Civilian defense. A vital part of civilian defense work is the proper handling of trouble calls and the assignment of crews to the trouble areas. This woman is working at a demonstration board, noting the trouble areas and passing the information on for prompt action

Civilian defense. A vital part of civilian defense work is the proper ...

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Civilian defense. Telephone communications are an essential part of civilian defense. This worker will handle calls from the public reporting trouble areas. Her part in civilian defense was demonstrated at Madison Garden, New York, during the huge civilian defense show in October 1941

Civilian defense. Telephone communications are an essential part of ci...

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Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1954) tell graphically what can be done when civilian defense officials, police and public all co-operate to make an "alarm" successful. These pictures were made on the morning of December 15, 1941, in Times Square, New York City. The time interval between photos was exactly five minutes. Within this time, in one of the most crowded metropolitan areas in the world, it was possible to stop all traffic, and to get all persons safely indoors. Those few remaining on the street are civilian defense officers (wardens, etc.)

Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1...

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Civilian protection. Section of the report center in New York City. Large signs readily identify the operators in constant touch with the telephone, electric, gas and water services. Others are connected to emergency food and housing units and the police and fire alarm systems

Civilian protection. Section of the report center in New York City. La...

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Civilian defense. This is one of the new electrical and gas emergency trucks developed for the defense of American citizens. It contains all sorts of first aid equipment and tools for firefighting, pumping, gas line repairs and electrical work. The insignia shows these men to be members of a rescue crew. This represents one truck with rescue squad equipment, to aid them in tunneling through rubble, cutting through beams and walls and other necessary operations to reach persons trapped in the demolished houses

Civilian defense. This is one of the new electrical and gas emergency ...

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Civilian defense. These civilian defense workers, air raid wardens equipped with helmets and gas masks, are directing civilians to shelters. So far this has been only practice here in America, but it's serious business elsewhere in the world. The demonstration was at the October civilian defense show, at Madison Square Garden, New York

Civilian defense. These civilian defense workers, air raid wardens equ...

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The air raid protective services. No city functions properly if its supply of gas, water, and electricity is blocked or its telephone wires are out of order. Utilities repair crews are on hand to "shoot trouble" in any of these services, should bomb damage cause any breaks

The air raid protective services. No city functions properly if its su...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they may encounter these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen put on a demonstration of the matter in which they would handle the damage caused by an incendiary bombing attack. An incendiary bomb has fallen through the roof of this building and is blazing in the second story. One worker has already entered through the window and is using an "Indian" fire pump on the small blaze which has started. His fellow workers are following up the ladder equipped (from top to bottom) with the following items: top man carries a portable acetylene torch used to cut through metal to effect entrance or to extricate occupants caught under fallen beams or pipes; the next man carries a roof rope, while the man at the bottom bears a two-way portable radio. All workers are supplied with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they ma...

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The air raid protective services. "Take over" is a cardinal rule in the event of air raids. Here an air raid warden directs the evacuation of a public bus, notifying the passengers where they may find shelter

The air raid protective services. "Take over" is a cardinal rule in th...

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The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of firehose is often a difficult task, but it is essential if the auxiliary firemen are to function to the best advantage. They must learn to clamber like monkeys over debris, and must learn to estimate the strength of standing sections of bombed buildings

The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of fi...

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Civilian protection. A rescue worker removes fallen debris which has pinned a victim seeking to escape. He will be given emergency first aid and taken to the nearest casualty clearing station

Civilian protection. A rescue worker removes fallen debris which has p...

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Civilian protection. Whenever possible telephone and radio will be used, but if these fail, the messenger on motorcycle, bicycle or foot will get through to summon help or warn of danger

Civilian protection. Whenever possible telephone and radio will be use...

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Civilian defense. Here are some of the tools which will speed civilian defense work in New York. In the foreground is an outlet junction box, which distributes electric current from an Emergency Service truck over a wide area. Then there are floodlights, all sorts of firefighting tools and equipment to combat glassing of civilians. Power drills and saws, ten ton truck jacks, an acetylene burning outfit and every portable field telephones are included in their equipment, all of which is carried in the Emergency Service truck in the background

Civilian defense. Here are some of the tools which will speed civilian...

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Civilian protection. A seriously injured victim of a bomb raid is removed from a casualty clearing station to hospital via ambulance

Civilian protection. A seriously injured victim of a bomb raid is remo...

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Civilian protection. Scanning the sky for attcking planes is only part of the job this volunteer air raid warden, who is director of air raid protection operations for a block of about 500 people. Four such wardens are named for each section, so that twenty-four hour protection is assured. In the event of attack, these wardens warn the citizens in their areas, direct them to shelter and then direct the civilian defense workers

Civilian protection. Scanning the sky for attcking planes is only part...

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Civilian defense. Here is a portable electric power saw to cut flooring and heavy beams. It is part of the equipment of the New York City Emergency Service truck displayed in October at the civilian defense show at Madison Square Garden by the New York Police Department. This saw, which operates on 110-volt direct current generated by the truck, can be used as far as 2000 feet from the truck

Civilian defense. Here is a portable electric power saw to cut floorin...

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Civilian protection. It looks like a good idea to this young man, who is about to enter the firehouse and sign up to aid in the defense of his home in case of enemy attack. He hopes his training will be needed, but he would rather be trained unnecessarily than untrained in the event of disaster

Civilian protection. It looks like a good idea to this young man, who ...

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Civilian protection. Every square inch of the body must be well protected by impermeable or impregnated clothing to enable the decontamination worker to closely appraoch liquid vesicant gas. Later, the clothing must be carefully removed by a helper himself dressed in gasproof clothing and decontaminated

Civilian protection. Every square inch of the body must be well protec...

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Civilian protection. Here's one volunteer who asks no questions. He's starting to climb into a danger area where his aid is vitally needed. He's bound for the roof of a building which has been struck by several incendiary bombs, where he will work with other volunteer auxiliary firemen to keep the damage to a minimum

Civilian protection. Here's one volunteer who asks no questions. He's ...

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Civilian defense. The fire watcher is here shown attempting to control with sand an incendiary bomb which has just fallen. He should use a long handled shovel rather than the one shown and cover the bomb with sand after which it is quickly scooped up into a pail and carried or thrown outdoors where it can do no damage

Civilian defense. The fire watcher is here shown attempting to control...

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Civilian defense. Here are some of the tools which will speed civilian defense work in New York. In the foreground is an outlet junction box, which distributes electric current from an Emergency Service truck over a wide area. Then there are floodlights, all sorts of firefighting tools and equipment to combat glassing of civilians. Power drills and saws, ten ton truck jacks, an acetylene burning outfit and every portable field telephones are included in their equipment, all of which is carried in the Emergency Service truck in the background

Civilian defense. Here are some of the tools which will speed civilian...

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Civilian protection. Field emergency units of many characters will provide stretchers and carry first air equipment for field treatment of casualities. The "M.D." next to the caduceus on the doctor's armbank shows that he is a registered physician

Civilian protection. Field emergency units of many characters will pro...

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Civilian protection. First Air treatment is the field to the victim of an emergency by members of a first aid group, in this case consisting of a doctor, denoted by the "M.D." and caduceus on the armband, and a nurse's aide

Civilian protection. First Air treatment is the field to the victim of...

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The air raid protective services. In the wake of the bombs come the demolition and clearance crews, whose work is essential to efficient air raid protection. They must keep the vital roads and alleys clear so that other workers can get to the trouble spots. They are trained in the efficient use of power shovels and other time-saving tools

The air raid protective services. In the wake of the bombs come the de...

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The air raid protective services. "Service OK" will soon be the report when these volunteers restore the operation of a damaged line under a street. There is work for plumbers in many volunteer groups

The air raid protective services. "Service OK" will soon be the report...

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Civilian defense. A doctor and a nurse, are setting up an emergency first aid station. Four such teams travel in the ambulance, set up a station and work out from it. Thier work was shown at the huge civilian defense show held in October at Madison Square Garden, New York

Civilian defense. A doctor and a nurse, are setting up an emergency fi...

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Civilian defense. Feeding of disaster victims is an essential part of civilian defense work. This Red Cross canteen unit travels in a truck equipped to feed 500 persons

Civilian defense. Feeding of disaster victims is an essential part of ...

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Civilian protection. The driver of an emergency ervice truck (his armband insignia shows him to be a member of a rescue squad) manipulates the power switches on the roof of the truck's cab. This truck is equipped to generage power for search lights, power saws, radios and other equipment

Civilian protection. The driver of an emergency ervice truck (his armb...

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The air raid protective services. One of the things an auxiliary fireman must learn is that the hose must be free of kinks before the water is turned on. Proper laying of fire hose is a technique of itself, a technique in which the volunteers must be instructed

The air raid protective services. One of the things an auxiliary firem...

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Civilian protection. Emergency feeding and housing corps is on the job feeding other civilian defense workers

Civilian protection. Emergency feeding and housing corps is on the job...

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The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of firehose is often a difficult task, but it is essential if the auxiliary firemen are to function to the best advantage. They must learn to clamber like monkeys over debris, and must learn to estimate the strength of standing sections of bombed buildings

The air raid protective services. The speedy laying and coupling of fi...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with whatever difficulties they may encounter, these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen workers are climbling up a fire ladder to the roof of a building struck by bombs. Fartherest up the ladder is a worker equipped with an "Indian" fire pump, valuable in fighting incendiary bombs. The man below him is carrying a two-way portable radio. Next is a volunteer worker with a portable acetylene torch, used for cutting through metal to effect entrances or to extricate victims pinned under fallen metal. The man just starting up the ladder is carrying a roof rope, and all are equipped with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with whatever difficulties...

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Civilian protection. Completely enclosed, just like deep sea divers, to make certain that none of the blistering gas vapors will seep through to their skin, these members of a decontamination squad are spreading a mixture of sand and chloride of lime to neutralize an area which has been attacked with a persistent gas

Civilian protection. Completely enclosed, just like deep sea divers, t...

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Civilian protection. Driver of Red Cross emergency stationwagon

Civilian protection. Driver of Red Cross emergency stationwagon

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Civilian protection. An effective means of extinguishing a magnesium incendiary bomb is to come up over it with a sandbag protecting the face, then drop the sandbag squarely over the incendiary. The heat burns through the burlap, releasing the sand. The sand covers the entire bomb, checking off the air and extinguishing it

Civilian protection. An effective means of extinguishing a magnesium i...

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Civilian protection. Cleaning debris is hard work and coffee and sandwiches are more than welcome after a few hours of it. The women are members of a Red Cross emergency food and housing unit, while the worker's armband shows him to be a volunteer member of a demolition and clearance crew

Civilian protection. Cleaning debris is hard work and coffee and sandw...

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Civilian protection. Regular fire equipment will be supplemented by many small units such as this trailer pump. In answer to a call, this auxiliary fire crew is here shown hooking it on to a taxicab whose driver is a member of the drivers' corps and will quickly haul it to the blaze to which it has been summoned

Civilian protection. Regular fire equipment will be supplemented by ma...

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Civilian protection. The air raid warden, key man of the civilian defense organization is a solid citizen well known to the people of his sector. It is his job to clear the streets, see that people in his sector take proper cover, allay their fear, prevent panic and summon aid promptly in the event that it is needed

Civilian protection. The air raid warden, key man of the civilian defe...

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Civilian protection. The fire watcher has taken his post to watch the approach of hostile planes. When they are overhead, he will scan all streets and roof tops within his region to stop falling incendiaries by endeavoring to reach them quickly with his crew and equipment to control them. If he is unable to control the bomb itself, he will report the fire

Civilian protection. The fire watcher has taken his post to watch the ...

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The air raid protective services. One of the vital cogs in the civilian defense machine is the volunteer driver, whose duties include transportation of personnel and materials wherever they are needed

The air raid protective services. One of the vital cogs in the civilia...

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Civilian protection. The fire watcher must wait long and tedious hours, ever on the alert for falling incendiary bombs which he must then reach quickly with his crew to dispose of them before they have had a chance to start a major blaze

Civilian protection. The fire watcher must wait long and tedious hours...

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Civilian protection. Nurses' aides and medical corps personnel turn out for drill. These two groups make up the personnel of stretcher bearers, first aid squads, casualty clearance stations, and first aid posts. Both are also assigned to hospital work in a rigorous course of training and hospital experience which is necessary to become members of their groups

Civilian protection. Nurses' aides and medical corps personnel turn ou...

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The air raid protective services. Rapid delivery of vital messages is one of the jobs for younger people in the civilian defense organization. Young people of both sexes have freely volunteered for this essential work. In the event of any disruption of the telephone service, their work becomes even more important

The air raid protective services. Rapid delivery of vital messages is ...

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Civilian defense. The heat is on this captain, in charge of the demonstration message center at the huge October civilian defense show in Madison Square Garden, New York. His responsibility is the efficient handling of information for defense workers in his area. At headquarters, constantly in touch with developments throughout the city by telephone and radio, this message taker is receiving a report

Civilian defense. The heat is on this captain, in charge of the demons...

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Civilian protection. Members of the auxiliary firemen's group of the office of civilian defense are mounting a short ladder to cope with an incendiary blaze that has been set in an upper story. Auxiliary firemen do not attempt the long ladders of the regular fire forces, but are taught the use of short ladders, ropes, hoses and couplings and other fire tools

Civilian protection. Members of the auxiliary firemen's group of the o...

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Civilian protection. These auxiliary firemen will play an important part in our civilian defense in the event of air raids on American cities. Here they are going out on a practice "emergency call." The truck is a regular fire department hose wagon, painted battleship gray to reduce visibility and equipped with blackout headlights. The Maltese crosses on the men's armbands is the insignia of the auxiliary fire forces

Civilian protection. These auxiliary firemen will play an important pa...

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Civilian protection. Equipment like this will be needed to carry men, tools, and supplies to the scene of disasters should an air raid come

Civilian protection. Equipment like this will be needed to carry men, ...

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Civilian protection. A New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen illustrates in a demonstration in New York his efficiency in the event of an incendiary bombing attack. This worker, equipped with an "Indian" fire pump, is mounting a scaling ladder to the roof of a building on which several incendiary bombs have fallen. The pump is useful for extinguishing small blazes, and especially valuable in fighting incendiary bombs

Civilian protection. A New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen illus...

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Civilian protection. Quickly reaching an incendiary bomb which has fallen near his post, the fire watcher seeks to another it with send to keep the fire from spreading

Civilian protection. Quickly reaching an incendiary bomb which has fal...

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Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1955) tell graphically what can be done when civilian defense officials, police and public all co-operate to make an "alarm" successful. These pictures were made on the morning of December 15, 1941, in Times Square, New York City. The time interval between photos was exactly five minutes. Within this time, in one of the most crowded metropolitan areas in the world, it was possible to stop all traffic, and to get all persons safely indoors. Those few remaining on the street are civilian defense officers (wardens, etc.)

Air raid protection. Test "alarm." This and the accompanying photo (#1...

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Civilian defense. Water is invaluable in civilian defense. The English stirrup pump will not be used by Americans, but they will be given a crude type of bucket pump in a pump-and-water dispenser of one unit

Civilian defense. Water is invaluable in civilian defense. The English...

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Civilian protection. Members of the public utility repair squads quickly replace a wire broken by falling fragments from an anti-aircraft raid

Civilian protection. Members of the public utility repair squads quick...

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Civilian defense. A police emergency worker shows how Warsop asoline rockbreaker works. The two-cycled engine delivers 2300 blows per minute, and can be used to break through walls to release trapped persons. The demonstration was at the civilian defense show at Madison Square Garden, New York

Civilian defense. A police emergency worker shows how Warsop asoline r...

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Civilian defense. There's not much that is omitted in the equipment of these special gas and electrical emergency trucks. On the floor in front of the trunk are, left to right, the following items: a fitter's kit for repairing small gas leaks; a rubberized blanket for electrical work; an atmosphere testing machine; an inhalator; a Phister fire extinguisher; an air blower ; a lux fire extinguisher kit; a splicer's kit containing insulated hand tools; a fuse kit; a manhole guard rail and a rubber mat for electrical work. The worker at the left is wearing a special mask with a half-hour suplly of oxygen for use where a fresh air hose is not practical. He is also wearing rubber gloves for repair work. The man standing in the center is holding a hand operated manhole pump. The truck and its equipment were on display at Madison Square Garden, New York, as part of the huge civilian defense show held there in October

Civilian defense. There's not much that is omitted in the equipment of...

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Civilian protection. An old scene in a new dress. On call in the event of any emergency these volunteer air raid protection workers are enjoying in a quiet game. The armband of the man in the foreground indicates that he is an auxiliary fireman. Against the wall in the rear is some of the equipment used by these volunteers in case of air attack. To the left, are a pair of snuffers, used to extinguish incendiary bombs, and a scaling ladder. On the windowsill are sand bags, and just below the window a portable stirrup pump and a pair of "indian fire pumps, all useful in fighting blazes from incendiary bombs and other causes

Civilian protection. An old scene in a new dress. On call in the event...

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Civilian defense. Removing blankets and stretchers from the special compartment in the New York Emergency Service truck. The lower compartment contains a portable searchlight of 1000 candle power

Civilian defense. Removing blankets and stretchers from the special co...

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Civilian protection. During a lull in the attack, members of the different groups of the citizens' defense corps have an opportunity to grab a hasty meal in one of the emergency feeding unit sections

Civilian protection. During a lull in the attack, members of the diffe...

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The air raid protective services. One of the special technics these volunteer auxiliary firemen must master is that of controlling the water streaming from their firehoses. Certain conditions call for spray, others for steady streams of water. These volunteers are trained to know just how best to handle the hose nozzles

The air raid protective services. One of the special technics these vo...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they may encounter these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen put on a demonstration of the matter in which they would handle the damage caused by an incendiary bombing attack. An incendiary bomb has fallen through the roof of this building and is blazing in the second story. One worker has already entered through the window and is using an "Indian" fire pump on the small blaze which has started. His fellow workers are following up the ladder equipped (from top to bottom) with the following items: top man carries a portable acetylene torch used to cut through metal to effect entrance or to extricate occupants caught under fallen beams or pipes; the next man carries a roof rope, while the man at the bottom bears a two-way portable radio. All workers are supplied with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they ma...

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The air raid protective services. In the wake of the bombs come the demolition and clearance crews, whose work is essential to efficient air raid protection. They must keep the vital roads and alleys clear so that other workers can get to the trouble spots. They are trained in the efficient use of power shovels and other time-saving tools

The air raid protective services. In the wake of the bombs come the de...

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The air raid protective services. Ever on the alert is the firewatcher, who mounts to a rooftop at the first alarm. He is responsible for detecting incendiary bombs, and is trained in the methods of fighting them

The air raid protective services. Ever on the alert is the firewatcher...

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Civilian protection. The spots of liquid vesicant must be neutralized with chloride of lime thoroughly scrubbed into the cracks of the pavement and the walks and surrounding area. Otherwise the area will cause casualties for days or weeks

Civilian protection. The spots of liquid vesicant must be neutralized ...

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Civilian protection. The decomtamination squad (see armband) is employed to neutralize chemically, an area which has been subjected to attack with a persistent gas (mustard gas and ewsite are persistent gases, and may be sprayed or dropped from a low flying airplane). The volunteer workers above are spreading a mixture of sand and chloride of lime to neutralize the area

Civilian protection. The decomtamination squad (see armband) is employ...

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Civilian protection. This spray of water accelerates the burning of the magnesium bomb and cools the surrounding. While this picture serves as a demonstration, it is improbable that such a bomb would be found on a roof like this. Falling from a great height it would burn through and lodge in the upper story

Civilian protection. This spray of water accelerates the burning of th...

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Civilian defense. Communications vital to civilian defense. The New York City Emergency Services truck displayed at the ivilian defense show at Madison Square Garden, New York, in October, is equipped with a dispatcher's desk and telephone facilities for workers sent out from the truck. It is also equipped for two-way communication with a central office

Civilian defense. Communications vital to civilian defense. The New Yo...

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Civilian protection. The coffee cup on the armband is a welcome sight to defense workers at any time. It means emergency food and housing

Civilian protection. The coffee cup on the armband is a welcome sight ...

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The air raid protective services. Auxiliary police number among their most important duties the guarding of various points where saboteurs might hope to operate. Gas tanks, power houses, telephone exchanges and water works are attractive places for anyone bent on sabotage

The air raid protective services. Auxiliary police number among their ...

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Civilian protection. This volunteer civilian defense worker, an auxiliary fireman, is preparing to extinguish an incendiary bomb. He carries the sandbag before his face to protect him from the molten magnesium sizzling forth like fat from a frying pan. He will drop the whole bag on the bomb, and the heat of the bomb will burn through the burlap, releasing the sand. The sand will then run onto and around the bomb

Civilian protection. This volunteer civilian defense worker, an auxili...

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The air raid protective services. Ability to pick one's way along treacherous debris is a requisite for members of rescue squads. They are trained to dislodge bombing victims from debris and to carry them as smoothly as possible on stretchers to the nearest first aid stations

The air raid protective services. Ability to pick one's way along trea...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they may encounter these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen put on a demonstration of the matter in which they would handle the damage caused by an incendiary bombing attack. An incendiary bomb has fallen through the roof of this building and is blazing in the second story. One worker has already entered through the window and is using an "Indian" fire pump on the small blaze which has started. His fellow workers are following up the ladder equipped (from top to bottom) with the following items: top man carries a portable acetylene torch used to cut through metal to effect entrance or to extricate occupants caught under fallen beams or pipes; the next man carries a roof rope, while the man at the bottom bears a two-way portable radio. All workers are supplied with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they ma...

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Civilian protection. Among civilian defense activity, the job of auxiliary fireman appeals most to this young man who is here shown enrolling with the fire chief of his district. He will then receive a course of training after which he will receive his certificate of proficiency, his armband and other equipment

Civilian protection. Among civilian defense activity, the job of auxil...

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Civilian protection. No time to spare before treating this patient, so these members of the emergency medical aid corps (see armbands insignia) go to work on a bombing victim right in the ambulance. The young lady is operating an inhalator to keep the victim breathing, while the doctor (note the M.D. next to his medical insignia) sets a broken arm in splints

Civilian protection. No time to spare before treating this patient, so...

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Civilian protection. Member of a decontamination squad after a raid in which blister gas has been used. Unless chemically neutralized, the spots of this liquid vesicant will continue to give off a burning vapor for days. Specially treated clothing is needed to protect the men too. Note that the workers are covered from head to toe

Civilian protection. Member of a decontamination squad after a raid in...

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Civilian protection. The "alert" had been sounded and members of a road repair squad don their work clothes and prepare to go forth where they are summoned to restore traffic flow

Civilian protection. The "alert" had been sounded and members of a roa...

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Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they may encounter these New York City volunteer auxiliary firemen put on a demonstration of the matter in which they would handle the damage caused by an incendiary bombing attack. An incendiary bomb has fallen through the roof of this building and is blazing in the second story. One worker has already entered through the window and is using an "Indian" fire pump on the small blaze which has started. His fellow workers are following up the ladder equipped (from top to bottom) with the following items: top man carries a portable acetylene torch used to cut through metal to effect entrance or to extricate occupants caught under fallen beams or pipes; the next man carries a roof rope, while the man at the bottom bears a two-way portable radio. All workers are supplied with gas masks

Civilian protection. Fully equipped to cope with any situation they ma...

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Civilian protection. Members of a road repair squad go forth with tools and material to open up a street that has been blocked by debris from fallen walls. They will replace road signs and markers too, and quickly restore the flow of traffic

Civilian protection. Members of a road repair squad go forth with tool...

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The air raid protective services. Rapid delivery of vital messages is one of the jobs for younger people in the civilian defense organization. Young people of both sexes have freely volunteered for this essential work. In the event of any disruption of the telephone service, their work becomes even more important

The air raid protective services. Rapid delivery of vital messages is ...

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Civilian protection. The victim of a bomb raid is received from the casualty clearing station at the hospital

Civilian protection. The victim of a bomb raid is received from the ca...

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Civilian protection. Volunteer auxiliary firemen assemble in a New York firehouse and the battalion chief delivers a preliminary lecture on the scope and importance of their duties

Civilian protection. Volunteer auxiliary firemen assemble in a New Yor...

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Civilian protection. Auxilliary pumpers with fire department are so designed that they can be hooked on to any automobile and pulled to the scene of the fire

Civilian protection. Auxilliary pumpers with fire department are so de...

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Civilian protection. A City of New York emergency service truck, fully equipped for rescue work

Civilian protection. A City of New York emergency service truck, fully...

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Civilian protection. Member of a decontamination squad after a raid in which blister gas has been used. Unless chemically neutralized, the spots of this liquid vesicant will continue to give off a burning vapor for days. Specially treated clothing is needed to protect the men too. Note that the workers are covered from head to toe

Civilian protection. Member of a decontamination squad after a raid in...

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Food, with no time lost! That's the purpose of this Red Cross canteen unit. This unit of the New York Red Cross chapter is so organized that it can feed victims of any disaster anywhere in New York City within two hours

Food, with no time lost! That's the purpose of this Red Cross canteen ...

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Civilian defense. Much time is saved by the use of the teletype to spread important messages during air raids. Individual telephone calls to the various defense centers are unnecessary, since the teletype will present the information on paper to all centers simultaneously

Civilian defense. Much time is saved by the use of the teletype to spr...

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Civilian defense. Prompt and efficient telephone handling is an important part of civilian defense work. This operator at air raid warden headquarters receives calls telling her of trouble in various areas, notes the messages and passes them on for immediate action. The demonstration was at the civilian defense show at Madison Square Garden, New York, October 1941

Civilian defense. Prompt and efficient telephone handling is an import...

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Civilian protection. Victim of a bomb raid is rused to hospital by a medical corps

Civilian protection. Victim of a bomb raid is rused to hospital by a m...

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